...Eczema is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the outer layer of the skin and the term is used to name a variety of persistent skin conditions that include dryness, recurrent skin rashes and itching caused by inflammation. It is found most often in children, although adults can also suffer from it and symptoms can vary from mild to severe. The main types of dermatitis are caused when the skin comes in direct contact with allergens such as detergents and chemicals or when they consume or inhale allergens such as certain foods, dust and pollen. Eczema affects many people and can be very irritating to the skin. If you have eczema , there are some natural remedies that you can use to relieve your symptoms: Apple cider vinegar . Many people claim that apple cider vinegar...
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...Treatments That May Help Your Eczema Eczema is a frustrating skin condition. Your skin is dry and itchy, and you may develop inflamed areas on your skin that affect your appearance. It can be difficult to get eczema under control, and you may suffer from flares of it for years. If your eczema is severe, you'll need to be persistent and try a variety of treatments to manage it. Here are some things that may help. Lifestyle Changes It's possible you're eczema is made worse by certain allergens. You may want to have allergy tests to find out what triggers your symptoms. Once you know what to avoid, you can make changes in your home to reduce your risk of exposure. For example, you may need to remove carpets to reduce dust mites. You may need to make your bedroom a pet-free zone if you find out you're allergic to the family cat or dog. You might also need to change your diet to...
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...Eczema A skin condition related to dryness, itchiness redness and inflammation. Caused due to allergy, this skin condition is mostly caused due to inheritance from the family. Some allergies which are caused at lung level , become asthama. At eye level they become conjunctivitis but when an immune system start triggering recations at skin level, eczema or allergic dermatitis has said to occur. Though there is not a complete cure of eczema available yet, but the disese is manageable. Comventional treatments offer steroids, antihistamines,immunomodulators, calcineurin inhibitors corticosteroid tablets , etc that try to suppress the systems only to give shprtt time relief. These symptoms can falare up back again when one stops the intake of these remedies. Some creams can even cause skin thinning and can aggravate the skin condition....
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...Hello Class, Eczema is a common skin disorder found in families with history. Eczema is unknown response by the body immune system. However, people can do all '' right '' things their eczema still flares. Eczema is a primary diagnosis which isn't really associated with another disorder. It is more common in cities polluted areas. When you have eczema, It means your immune system is working to hard. Your immune system usually is good, because it tries to protect your body from bad stuff like infections and diseases. There are certain things that can trigger your eczema. 1. Animal dander and saliva (when a pet licks you). 2. Scratchy clothes (such as wool). 3. Sweating a lot. 4. Soap. 5.Household cleaning products. 6.Dust. Eczema have...
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...Doctors don’t know exactly what causes eczema. They believe that eczema is caused by a combination of factors like: Genetics, abnormal function of the immune system, environment, activities that may cause skin to be more sensitive and defects in the skin barrier that allow moisture out and germs in. Eczema is not contagious, you can’t catch it by coming in contact with someone who has it. A major risk factor is having relatives who have had eczema, asthma and seasonal allergies. Doctors don’t know why but children born to older women are more likely to develop eczema than children born to younger women. Eczema is not an allergic reaction. In many people with eczema, wool or man-made fibers that come in contact with the skin can trigger it. Dry skin and bacteria on the skin is also a big cause. The first symptom of eczema is intense itching. The rash normally appears later and is red and bumpy. It also itches and burns. If you scratch it then it may ooze and become crusty. Painful cracks in the skin develop over time. The rash can be located anywhere on the body, in adults and older children it’s often found on the neck, flexures of the arms and flexures of the legs. Infants often have it on their torso or face. The itching can be so intense that it interferes with sleep....
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...When I was born, I had eczema, a painful inflammation of the skin, inherited from my grandfather. As the exact cause of eczema is unknown, there is no cure yet. My eczema was very severe; I had blisters, cracks, and oozings. At night, the constant itchiness kept me awake, and, in the day, I was often bullied because of my skin. My friends in kindergarten and elementary school were horrified because they thought it was infectious. I always explained to them, but that didn’t calm their fears, so I became a somewhat withdrawn child. Later, I realized that not talking to people would not prevent the problem, so I became optimistic and outgoing. I was also helped by Dr. Sang Hyup Lee, who took care of my eczema and consulted about my worries. He consoled me and told me, “Never feel disappointed about yourself. You have definite strength. You just have to look into yourself and feel confident.” He also complimented me on my patience and self-control. I still have eczema, allergies, and scars, but I don’t...
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...Hand eczema is being shown in the picture above. Scaly, red blisters can be seen. Eczema is the term used for a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become irritated and inflamed. The cause of eczema is unknown, but it is believed that is the body’s immune system overreacting to an irritant. Eczema is also commonly found in families with a history of allergies and asthma. An eczema flare up is usually caused by a trigger. Some of the most common and well known triggers are: dry skin, cleaning products and irritants, stress, hot or cold temperature, sweating, infection, allergies, and hormones. Eczema symptoms will vary from person to person. Usually eczema will not look the same for every person, especially if they have a different...
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...Scalp Eczema: Easy steps to manage itchy skin disorder Eczema has been considered as one of the most difficult to manage dermatolical diseases where the dead scalp skins shade up resulting in continuous itching as well as hampering the quality of life. Scalp eczema occurs frequently and last for the long time. Recurrence of scalp eczema happens due to the itch-scratch-itch cycle. It makes the skin surface rough and cracked; and invaded easily by various funguses resulting in fungal infections of the scalp. Usually, the prevalence rate of scalp eczema is higher in women compared to men. This condition is difficult to manage due to its high relapse rate. Therefore, preventive and maintenance treatment is must to fight against scalp eczema. Men...
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...Outline for Class Project Topic: The Skin: from growth to the healing process 1. Growth A. How the skin grows a. Layers of the skin 2. Types of skin diseases A. All different types of disesase that can be caught a. how they are caught and transmitted 3. Infections of the skin A. Types of infections a. How they can affect the body 4. How skin Heals A. What types of injuries cause the skin to go into healing mode. a. How long can a healing process take The Skin: From growth to the Healing Process In this paper I am going to discuss many different topics related to our skin. When discussing the skin. a good place to start is the different layers of the skin. The skin has three different layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue(Brannon 2007) . These three layers play a very important role in how our skin grows and how it heals after injury. The epidermis is the outer layer of skin. The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin. It is the thinnest on the eyelids at . 05 mm and the thickest on the palms and soles at 1.5 mm(Brannon 2007). There are five different layers to the epidermis. The bottom layers, which are shaped like columns, divide and push already formed cells into higher layers of the epidermis(Brannon 2007). Once the cells reach the top layer, which is made up of dead cells, our body sheds the top layer (Brannon 2007). This process happens approximately every two weeks. The Dermis which can also vary in thickness, like...
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...six months despite being aware of the recommendations. Delivering key messages about weaning has always been a part of the health visitors role. However, no formal, evidence based weaning intervention is currently being promoted to health visitors and advice continues to be communicated at the discretion of individual practitioners. Very little research exists on this topic, much emphasis has been placed on encouraging breast feeding as the main focus infant nutrition literature. Yet childhood obesity is on the rise and establishing healthy eating habits as a baby could pave the way for healthy eating habits later in life. This paper looks at the ways professionals communicate general messages about weaning and attempts to provide some clarity and guidance for health visitors about a humanistic intervention to educate parents about the benefits of waiting till six months, rather than using ‘scare tactics’ as to what could happen if they wean earlier. It is hoped that not only will this paper provide guidance about best practice, it will also highlight the importance of the subject and the pressing need for urgent research on the specific topic of delivering weaning advice. Table of Contents Page Abstract 1 Table of Contents 2 Section 1 : Introduction Aim 3 Objectives 3 Background 4 Section 2 : Literature Review Parameters for literature search 10 ...
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...CHAPTER I • INTRODUCTION • Asthma is a long-term, inflammatory condition that affects the lung, which results to a difficulty of breathing of a person experiencing it (Morris, 2011). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 235 million people worldwide are affected by asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the number of people with asthma increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009 and that during this time period, asthma rates rose the most (almost 50 percent) in black children. In 2007, asthma was linked to 3,447 deaths in the United States. (Morris, 2011) Severe asthma is a serious health concern that can lead to respiratory failure. Each year in the United States, as many as 470,000 people seek hospital treatment for asthma-related symptoms and the disease causes about 5000 deaths. Despite its prevalence, experts differ in the definition of the disease. Clinical authorities typically favor a broad, comprehensive definition. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, defines asthma as: "A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (which causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning) usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible, either spontaneously or with treatment...
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...Eboni Goodrich Research Paper 1 Project 3; (400 hours) February 17th, 2014 Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology Michele Byers didn't have any skin problems. She just wanted to do something nice for herself as she approached her 50th birthday. Byers went to an at-home esthetician for microdermabrasion, a nonsurgical procedure that polishes away dead skin. After a session, bumps started to appear on Byers' face. Her cheeks were covered in indentations. "It looked like a railroad track on my forehead and nose," says Byers of Castro Valley, Calif. "Here I was trying to do something nice for myself and I ended up looking worse than I ever had in my life." Contrary to popular belief, darker skin is not tougher; in fact, while extra melanin does have its benefits - sun protection and slowed signs of aging - it makes the skin more sensitive and vulnerable to injury. The side effects are common for people with darker skin. Most skin care is only marketed to white people (lacking tone), not even Asians, Hispanics and darker-skinned Europeans. Education of the skin is geared to white skin, and it's still not considered to be a prestigious career here in the United States as with beauty advisers in Europe. If the skin is darker it is prone to scarring and hyper-pigmentation, so we have to be more careful with skin of color. Latin, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean or African-American descents skin requires special skin care. Even acne or laser hair removal should be handled differently on...
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...A review paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides a summary of the current understanding of ASD and suggests a comprehensive set of guidelines on best practices for detection, diagnosis and treatment for children with autism based on the currently available evidence randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or systematic reviews. - See more at: "We have come to understand ASD as a remarkably heterogeneous constellation of conditions that covary with other disabilities and disorders (e.g., intellectual disability, epilepsy, ADHD, anxiety disorders) and various medical problems," writes Dr. Stephen Scherer, senior scientist and director of The Centre for Applied Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and director of the McLaughlin Centre at the University of Toronto, with coauthors. "Recent discoveries of underlying genomic factors have shown great complexity and implicate various networks of causal factors." ASD, which includes a variety of traits that range from mild to severe, is estimated to affect about 1% of the population, although it is under-recognized in the developing world. The review, by specialists in pediatrics, psychiatry, epidemiology, neurology and genetics from across Canada, outlines the current understanding of ASD and best practices for pediatricians, family doctors and specialist clinics, and identifies resources for clinicians. Topics include: What causes autism? The causes are thought to be multi-factorial: genetic...
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...such as foot powder. Foot powder is a solid substance in the form of fine tiny loose particles containing active agents for topical application in the treatment of fungal infections. This helps regulate the odor of the foot and aids in the healing process of the skin diseases such as athlete’s foot. In order to make the foot powder more effective, it must be made out of eight plants that the Department of Health affirms as scientifically proven to provide health benefits especially in the fungal disease curing process. One of these is the Akapulko. Akapulko or Akapulco is a shrub found throughout the Philippines. A medicinal herb that contains chrysophanic acid, a fungicide used to treat fungal infections, like ringworms, scabies and eczema (www.herbalmedicinewahid.blogspot.com, August 17, 2015). The researchers arrived at producing...
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...THE CONTRIBUTION OF HHERBAL PLANTS IN THE FILED OF MEDICINE A Research Paper in ENGLISH IV Submitted to: Mrs. Grace B. Amar Submitted by: Queeny Kenn A. Amar Cristelle Mae T. Gille IV – Faraday Sy: 2010 – 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I Page No. Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2 Statement of the Problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Definition of Terms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Chapter II Findings of the Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 - 14 Chapter III Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 Recommendations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 Bibliography - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 - 18 i TOPIC OUTLINE I. Introduction II. Different types of Herbal Plants A. Luyang Dilaw (Ginger) B. Malunggay (Horseradish) C. Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) D. Mangosteen E. Sabila (Aloe Vera) III. Different practices and traditions of Herbal Plants in some countries. A. Greece B. China C. India IV. Conclusion V. Recommendations ii INTRODUCTION Herbal plants have a great contribution in the field of medicine. They are defined as the nature’s natural healers. The plants are use for treating common diseases and promotes...
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